Local
2 months ago
Todd Gilbert resigns as U.S. Attorney

The former delegate from Woodstock and House Speaker in the General Assembly was sworn in as U.S. Attorney on July 14th, taking over for Chris Kavanaugh.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Shenandoah Sheriff investigates officer-involved fatal shooting

Sheriff Tim Carter reported that the incident happened shortly after 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2025, in the 17-hundred block of Alan Springs Road, when a deputy responded to an attempted sexual assault of a child by a 28-year-old man.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Nexus executives trial delayed for 6th time

Richard Moore, Michael Donovan and Timothy Shipe were in Augusta County Circuit Court Tuesday morning for a hearing on a continuance motion that was filed by Moore’s attorney.

Local
3 months ago
Valley residents appointed for Youngkin’s boards

Many residents from the Shenandoah Valley were appointed for Governor Youngkin’s recent round of board administration and appointments.

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Community
3 months ago
Cave selected as 2026 Virginia Chief Officer Academy Incident Commander

Courtney Cave has been selected as the 2026 Virginia Chief Officer Academy Incident Commander. She is the first woman ever to hold that prestigious position.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Harrisonburg man involved in standoff to spend nearly 9 years in jail

Sean Barb had a hearing Monday morning in Rockingham County Circuit Court and according to online records, a judge revoked his probation and sentenced the 38-year-old Barb to a total of eight years and nine months in prison.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Trial date moved for Harrisonburg City Transit bus driver accused of sexual abuse

Howard Feldmeier of McGaheysville was scheduled to go to trial on Thursday but, according to online records, a motion was granted last month to continue the trial.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Augusta County man arrested for Rockbridge County burglary

An Augusta County man is in custody in connection with the recent burglary at the Fairfield Square Carwash.

Mugshot of James Robert Whetzel
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Broadway man arrested for drug distribution after traffic stop

After SCSO Narcotics K9 Axel gave a positive alert at a traffic stop, further investigation was conducted and approximately an ounce of Methamphetamine, a scale, packaging material, and a syringe were recovered.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Luray police officer avoids jail time

Michael Wagoner was found guilty earlier this month of DWI first offense and given a 90-day suspended sentence and one year of supervised probation.